With the events that have been unfolding over the past weeks, I want to take the time to note the passing of Daniel Inouye (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Inouye) on Dec 17th.

WWII combat veteran, awarded the Medal of Honor.

A representative of Hawaii since it became a state in 1959, as a Congressman and Senator for almost fifty years.

The 32nd person to lie in state at the Capitol Rotunda in US history.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sen-daniel-inouye-honored-in-us-capitol-rotunda/2012/12/20/99318dc2-4a16-11e2-ad54-580638ede391_story.html
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/wp/2012/12/20/bob-dole-pays-respects-to-daniel-inouye-in-capitol-rotunda/

A memorial service today at the National Cathedral.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/congress/inouye-memorial-at-washington-national-cathedral-to-precede-final-trip-home-to-hawaii/2012/12/21/605a5506-4b47-11e2-8758-b64a2997a921_story.html